Thank you for your interest in my practice in Therapeutic Massage & Gillespie Approach/Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT).

Please contact me today about setting up your appointment or perhaps pass this information along to someone you feel may benefit from it.  Thank you!

I am an independent LMT based in NE Ohio and have been a massage therapist since 2006.  Many of my clients currently see me for stress relief, general wellness, chronic tension/strain, trauma recovery, and some for oncology massage.  I utilize various techniques of therapeutic touch to blend and integrate modalities as needed, to craft a massage unique for your tissue's issues.  It is important my clients feel heard and I enjoy working with them to develop their massage treatment plan.  In 2022, I trained in the Gillespie Approach / Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT), offering sessions for adults and children.  I completed Infant Training in 2023 and now treat all ages with this unique, gentle therapy.  It has been a welcome addition to my practice, a sublte yet profound method of achieving wellness restoration.  Seeing many families embrace this form of treatment has inspired me to continue to learn and grow.  One is never too young or old for the benefits of therapeutic touch!  I encourage you to find what works best for your needs!
 

I work in a small office with fellow independent LMTs and acupuncture, treating a wide range of the population, at Solon Massotherapy in Solon, Ohio.   I very much enjoy what I do.  I cannot remember a time in my life when I did not "do massage".  I am from a big family and was surrounded by people enduring aches and pains.  I can still recall being a child and feeling frustrated I did not have hands large enough to fit over loved-one's shoulders so I could give a decent "shoulder-rub!"  Luckily, lots of training in several styles of bodywork on many bodies was in my future and my dedication to providing beneficial therapeutic touch has only grown over the years.  My hands did, too, thankfully, as did my knowledge base, experience, and desire to help bring positive, healthy ways of managing stress and struggle to those seeking a more natural path to wellness. 

Fun Facts:
- Most recent "best compliment" for my work:  A young client referred to their CFT treatments with me as "the stuff that feeds my soul" :)
 - I am a fan of self-care:  massage & bodywork (of course!), WFPB eating, prioritizing sleep health, spending time in nature, cultivating positive relationships, maintaining prayer & meditation practices, keeping active, and relying heavily on music as therapy. 
- I am a former stagehand for live events including lots of theater and many concerts.  Yes, I miss it. 
- I graduated from The Ohio State University and also studied at Cuyahoga Community College.

  Wishing you wellness!  Debbie

Practitioner Bio:

Debbie has been licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio since 2011 and joined Solon Massotherapy Associates in 2013. She is a 2006 graduate of The Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado, with initial certification in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexotherapy, and Neuromuscular Therapy. She provided massage therapy for a wide range of clients at The Manton Clinic in Denver, while maintaining a private practice for 3 years focusing on stress relief, soft tissue pain, postural imbalances, and corporate chair massage. In 2008, Debbie graduated from the Colorado School of Healing Arts with advanced certifications in introductory Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Oncology Massage, including training in Healing Touch and Trauma Touch modalities. Debbie learned the importance of meeting clients where they are on their wellness journey and blending massage modalities to best provide individualized treatment for each client.

Returning to Ohio, her studies continued at Cuyahoga Community College for Therapeutic Massage, Ursuline College for Reiki certification, The Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron for Myofascial Release Therapy, and the Healing Arts Institute in Perrysburg for Oncology Massage, as well diverse online continuing education seminars. Debbie integrated modalities from her extensive training to relieve tension, alleviate stress, and maintain overall wellness so clients, no matter their age or health status, could relax, recover, and thrive.

In 2022, Debbie combined her fascination for fascia with a pandemic-inspired renewed awareness of how stress and trauma affect the body by learning The Gillespie Approach - Craniosacral Fascial Therapy. This modality addresses the effects of physical/emotional trauma on the nervous system and soft tissue, helping the body release chronic strain patterns that can lead to diminished function and various health conditions. CFT gently restores the fascial web by regulating the nervous system, helping the body heal itself from the effects of recent or long-standing traumas. Conditions such as oral ties, anxiety, sleep issues, tightness, in-utero/birth complications, stress, dental work, migraines, sinus problems, ADHD, fussiness, and more can be addressed with CFT. This modality is safe for all ages and recommended for infants as soon as possible after birth. Debbie began treating adults and children in 2022 and completed infant training in October 2023.

She now makes The Gillespie Approach – Craniosacral Fascial Therapy the primary focus of her massage therapy practice. Address how physical and emotional traumas have impacted you and your children and let me help you with craniosacral fascial therapy. For more information, visit: https://www.gillespieapproach.com/ or https://www.craniosacralfascialtherapy.com/

With questions or to schedule an appointment, please reach Debbie Uhl at 216-200-6448 or info@debbieuhllmt.com